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2. Paper-towel dispenser - Wikipedia

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   A paper-towel dispenser is a wall-mounted device that dispenses paper towels in a public toilet so that hands can be dried after hand washing. Some are operated by a handle, some by pulling the paper from the dispenser, and others by automatic dispensation in response to a motion sensor , which is generally powered by an internal battery .

3. Towel - Wikipedia

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   A cloth towel dispenser or continuous cloth towel is a towel manipulated by a series of rollers, used as an alternative to paper towels and hand dryers in public washrooms. These may have a lower environmental impact than paper towels, [8] though concerns over hygiene mean they are not used by some organisations [9] and have greatly declined in ...

4. Paper towel - Wikipedia

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   For home use, paper towels are usually sold in a roll of perforated sheets, but some are sold in stacks of pre-cut and pre-folded layers for use in paper-towel dispensers. Unlike cloth towels, paper towels are disposable and intended to be used only once. Paper towels absorb water because they are loosely woven, which enables water to travel ...

5. Disposable towel - Wikipedia

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   A disposable towel is a single-use alternative to a reusable cloth towel. [1] Disposable materials were originally designed for healthcare delivery and have been introduced to industries outside of healthcare systems, such as resorts, hotels, hospitality, exercise facilities and households. [1] [2] Disposable towels are used to enhance ...

6. Hand dryer - Wikipedia

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   Hand dryers have been popular with industries for their apparent economies. According to manufacturers, hand dryers can cut costs by as much as 99.5% (for example a company may spend $2340.00 per year on paper towels, where as the hand dryer expenditure would be as low as $14.00 per year—this will vary according to the cost of paper towels and electricity).

7. Public toilet - Wikipedia

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   This can be either a paper towel dispenser (sometimes they have auto-sensors for touchless dispensing) or a mechanical hand dryer (used manually or with auto-sensors). Drying of washed hands is important for convenience but also because wet hands are more easily recontaminated. [84] Paper towels are more hygienic than electric air dryers. [85]